The pink peach tree

The Pink Peach Tree, painted in spring 1888 shortly after Vincent van Gogh arrived in Arles, captures the fleeting beauty of a blossoming fruit tree in full bloom. Bathed in soft light, the delicate pink blossoms stand out against a tranquil blue sky and gently rolling countryside, evoking a sense of serenity and renewal.

Van Gogh’s lively brushwork and radiant color palette reflect both his admiration for Japanese prints and his emotional response to the awakening Provençal landscape. As part of a series on flowering trees, The Pink Peach Tree symbolizes hope, rebirth, and the joy he found in nature during one of his most inspired periods.